Social Security Handbook

A Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) allows you, as a disabled
or blind person, to set aside income and/or resources for a work
goal such as education, vocational training, or starting a business.
You can even set aside funds to purchase work-related equipment.
A PASS does not affect an SGA decision. Income and resources that
are set aside are excluded only under the SSI income and resources
tests.

Any blind or disabled SSI individual can have a PASS. It is
important to keep in mind that as earnings go up, the individual
who does not need one now may need one next month to remain eligible
or to increase his or her SSI payment amount.

Anyone may help you with your PASS: vocational counselors, social
workers, or employers. Our responsibilities are to evaluate your
PASS and determine its acceptability. It is also our job to help
you put your plan in writing.

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